Creating a Computer Recycling Program for Your Business

Businesses can help the environment by establishing a computer recycling program.  This will prevent old computers and used electronics from ending up in landfills.  E-waste is incredibly toxic and tossing inoperable or outdated computers into the garbage only contributes to what is becoming a massive global problem. 

As manufacturers release new products at cheaper prices, it frequently becomes easier for a business to buy a new and faster device than repair or upgrade an old one.  This has led many businesses to get rid of computers that are even a few years old in favor of newer, sleeker models.  Imagine the number of companies in the U.S. alone.  If everyone is throwing away old computers that is a lot of toxic waste entering our landfills. 

Fortunately, there is a better way.  Computer recycling is both easy and possible.  Here is how you can establish a program for your company. 

• Determine when a device should be replaced.  Create guidelines that define when a computer or other electronic device should be upgraded.  You can tie this to the amount of memory it needs, if it is operating as fast as you want, etc.  Speak with your IT department to identify when it is best to upgrade and create a written policy around it so that employees are not requesting new computers simply because a better quality monitor was released. 
• Establish protocols.  When you are getting rid of a computer, there should be a set of protocols to follow that include wiping the hard drive of any sensitive information.  Assign a person inside your organization with the task of making sure that this is done prior to disposing of the computer.  
• Create a list of recycling options.  There are several ways you can recycle an old computer.  The easiest one is to call Green Tree Recycling because we can work with you and depending on the area, we will even pick up the old computers so that you don’t have to worry about dropping them off yourself.  In our program we donate used devices to schools along with liquidating them. You can also donate old computers to organizations like Goodwill or a local shelter.  You can further engage your employees by creating the list of approved donation spots and letting them decide who they want to work with. 
• Start a donation day.  If your company has a version of spring cleaning where you identify old devices, furniture, supplies, and products that you no longer need – create a donation day and encourage employees to participate.  Ask them to bring items from home that they want to recycle and arrange for all of the electronics to be picked up.  You can also have a charity organization pick up the remaining items so that you know they are going to benefit someone that needs it. 

Establishing a computer recycling program is one way that your company can make a difference.  Recycle items whenever possible and prevent e-waste from entering our landfills and creating additional pollution.

Save Money by Working with Computer Liquidators

Instead of buying new equipment for your home or office, look to liquidators to provide what you need at a reduced price.  This can save your family and your business money.  New versions of computers, appliances, televisions and more are released every year.  With prices at affordable levels, many people upgrade simply to get the next best thing and not necessarily because there is a problem with a particular device. This creates a situation where electronics are dumped into landfills, which creates a massive e-waste problem.

Green Tree Recycling helps keep e-waste out of our landfills by finding ways to recycle and reuse electronics.  We obtain devices from businesses and individuals throughout the area and find ways to repurpose them.  This often includes donating working devices to local schools and charities.  Additionally, we sell units and parts to people who are looking to save money by purchasing a used device.

As a liquidator, we have a lot of computer parts.  If your laptop or computer needs to be repaired or upgraded, we may have what you are looking for.  This can save you money by reducing the need to purchase a new part or a new device altogether.  Additionally, people who want to purchase a new computer, television, or appliance can look through our inventory to determine if anything suits their needs. This can be ideal when purchasing a computer for a child to do homework on or for casual use.  While a work computer may need to run at optimal efficiency, your child doesn't need a high powered machine to type up their book report.  It all depends on what your needs are. 

All of the items that we sell go through an extensive check to ensure that they are working properly and are in good condition. Our goal is to resell items that people can use without having an issue.  This way recycling is promoted by removing something that one person doesn't need and selling it at a reduced price to someone that does. 

Working with Companies

We help with the liquidation process on the other end by picking up unused or unwanted electronics from other companies.  For example, if a company is moving offices and upgrading their equipment, we can pick up their old electronics and keep them out of the trash dump.  At times we will even purchase surplus items from companies that are struggling and looking to liquidate any electronics that they no longer need.  This has become more common as companies look to scale down from large offices and move to more of a work-from-home environment that typically depends on laptops over desktops.

Property managers can also benefit from our services as we provide trash out services after evictions.  This means that if a company or tenant is evicted we can come in and remove all electronics from the property so that there is one less thing for the property manager to worry about before getting the unit ready for the next tenant.